MIT prides itself on its links with business.
Faculties and departments within MIT foster close relationships with industry in order to provide
work-ready graduates and practical business solutions.
| Applied Research | Research conducted by MIT staff and/or students that achieves practical outcomes for your business, and also
informs and enhances the relevance and currency of
our teaching. Enquiries to: Deborah Kragten on 09 968 7684 or deborah.kragten@manukau.ac.nz |
| Advisory Committees | Forums where business and industry can guide MIT as to the relevance of its programmes ensuring work-ready graduates. |
| Student Projects | Project work conducted by students as a practical component in their academic studies – at minimal or no cost to your organisation. |
| Student Work Placements | Students who can bring fresh ideas to your business while gaining valuable workplace experience. |
| Graduate Recruitment | A relationship with MIT that ensures your organisation
has a profile on campus and is well placed to identify and recruit suitable graduates. Enquiries to: Lila Pulsford on 09 968 8000 extn 7340 lila.pulsford@manukau.ac.nz |
| Strategic Partnerships | Partnering with MIT on mutually beneficial initiatives. The Greater East Tamaki Business Association (GET BA) has a productive partnership with MIT . |
| Consultancy | Project work conducted primarily by MIT staff that brings measurable improvements to your business. |
| Sponsorship | Sponsorship opportunities that provide exposure and additional benefits for your business. |
| Apprenticeships | Modern Apprenticeships are designed so young
people aged from 16 to 21 can work towards a
national certificate at levels 3 and 4 on the National
Qualifications Framework. They work and earn on the job and learn off the job through night classes, day
release classes, correspondence or block courses. Enquiries to: 0800 62 62 52 or technology_administration@manukau.ac.nz |
| Industry Skill Development | MIT works collaboratively with Industry Training Organisations (ITO s) and other industry sector groups to address their skill development needs. |
| Centres of Excellence | Specialist centres of excellence focusing on technology transfer provide collaborative opportunities for industry and education. Three such centres are the Manukau Centre for Mechatronics, the Maintenance and Reliability Centre and the Centre for Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
